School life
In a Niger classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Niger
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalNiamey
- Population~26 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
Niger, with Niamey marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Niamey
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Fun facts
What makes Niger a bit special.
Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves
One of Africa's largest protected wildernesses - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
The Tree of the Ténéré
Once the most isolated tree on Earth
Open lesson
The Aïr Mountains
A rocky island rising from the Sahara Desert
Open lesson
The Niger River
The great river that loops through the Sahara
Open lesson
Agadez
A UNESCO city of mud towers and camel markets at the gateway to the Sahara
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦁
W National Park
A giant wildlife park shared by three countries
Open lesson
- 🦒
The Giraffes of Kouré
The last wild West African giraffes on Earth
Open lesson
- 🦌
Addax Antelope
A desert survivor with spiral horns
Open lesson
- 🦬
The Scimitar Oryx Return
Bringing an extinct-in-the-wild animal back to Niger
Open lesson
- 🦊
The Fennec Fox
The Sahara's big-eared little hunter
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹNiger has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Niger?
Choose Nigerwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.